Jansson map of New Spain 1640
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Author: Jansson, Jan
Title: Nova Hispania et Nova Galicia
Place Published: Amsterdam
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Date Published: c.1640
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Copper-engraved map, hand-colored in outline, large colored cartouche. 34.7x48.3 cm. (13¾x19).
Mexico City and points west, with the west coast of Mexico shown from present day Tuxpan to Acapulco de Juarez; the large cartouche shows a lion wielding a sword, below which is the royal shield of Spain, flanked by man & woman in Greek-style togas, bare breasted. Latin text on verso.
Condition Report: Some rubbing and toning, verso repairs along central crease and a few other places, lower margin extended with lower neat line defective in a few places, else about very good.
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Author: Jansson, Jan
Title: Nova Hispania et Nova Galicia
Place Published: Amsterdam
Publisher:
Date Published: c.1640
Description:
Copper-engraved map, hand-colored in outline, large colored cartouche. 34.7x48.3 cm. (13¾x19).
Mexico City and points west, with the west coast of Mexico shown from present day Tuxpan to Acapulco de Juarez; the large cartouche shows a lion wielding a sword, below which is the royal shield of Spain, flanked by man & woman in Greek-style togas, bare breasted. Latin text on verso.
Condition Report: Some rubbing and toning, verso repairs along central crease and a few other places, lower margin extended with lower neat line defective in a few places, else about very good.
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